Lazio is experiencing increasing concern regarding the situations of Nicolò Rovella and Matteo Guendouzi, two key midfielders for the Biancocelesti. Both players share a release clause valued at 50 million euros. This detail is far from minor, as if an interested club were to pay the clause, President Lotito would have no power to intervene, leaving the final decision solely with the players.
While Rovella`s situation is a cause for worry, Guendouzi`s is potentially even more sensitive. The French international, under contract until 2028, has been a target for several Premier League clubs for some time. Following initial inquiries from Newcastle and Aston Villa, Sunderland, led by his former Lorient manager Régis Le Bris, has now also reportedly entered the race. This interest could develop into something concrete in the coming weeks.
Lazio is hoping that the potential return of Maurizio Sarri could tip the scales in their favour. Guendouzi had reportedly expressed enthusiasm about the possibility of working with the Tuscan coach again, going so far as to personally follow the negotiation`s progress. With the club`s incoming transfer market currently stalled, Lotito has limited room to offer contract renewals or economic adjustments. Lazio can only cross their fingers and hope that neither Guendouzi nor Rovella choose to activate their clauses and depart from Formello this summer.
